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Public hearings on licenses for upcoming Elks events on Florence City Council agenda

By Charlotte Burrous

burrousc@canoncitydailyrecord.com

Posted:
03/02/2014 08:59:37 PM MST

Florence — The Florence City Council will host a public hearing for two Florence Elks Lodge No. 610 special events licenses at tonight's meeting.

The first event is the Fireman's Ball, which is set from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 in the lodge at 131 E. Front St. It is a celebration for the Florence Volunteer Firefighters and open for public attendance.

The second event is to host the Florence Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, where the Citizen of the Year, School Employee of the Year and Business of the Year will be announced. Following dinner, a band will play live music for a dance. The Elks request the special events permit from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 22 at 131 E. Front St.

In other business, the council will make the following decisions:

— Ordinance on second reading, extending the moratorium of recreational marijuana for six months.

— Ordinance on second reading for snow removal.

— Ordinance on second reading, changing the date new council members take their seat.

— Extension of franchise agreement with Charter.

— License agreement with Colorado Springs Muzzleloaders for the use of Florence Mountain Park during Memorial Day weekend.

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